RETHINKINGGREENNot only do we rethink product protection to reduce overall costs, but it isalso part of Cascades’ core values to do it in a way that has the least impact on the environment. With Cascades, you are closing the loop.
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CASCADES ENVIROPAC CASCADES ENVIROPAC HPM LLC
CASCADES MULTI-PRO
Cascades Specialty Products Group
541 Melchers StreetP.O. Box 1620Berthierville (Québec)Canada J0K 1A0T 1 866 836-1799F 450 836-8235
236 Stevens Street SW Grand Rapids, MI49507 USA T 616 243-4870
F 616 243-7519
495 Haggerty StreetDrummondville (Québec)Canada J2C 3G5T 1 800 465-4160F 819 475-4522
SALES OFFICE
1061 Parent StreetSt-Bruno (Québec)Canada J3V 6R7T 450 461-8600F 450 461-8685
cascades.com/ProtectivePackaging
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Industrial Packaging
Cascades GPS Industrial Packaging offers the completepackaging chain.Whether you are looking for the complete protective packaging chain or merely one of its components,Cascades develops and manufactures custom-made systems that reduce overall costs and ensure safetransportation. Rethinking protective packaging is our expertise.
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Cascades assists you in streamlining the entire process by:• reducing the number and size of packaging components• concentrating protection primarily on the most vulnerable areas• optimizing the ef�ciency of manufacturing processes• maximizing shipping capacity, while improving stacking and load stability
Cascades helps you decrease damage-related costs during product transportation by:• reducing the amount of load securement components• mastering technical expertise for cargo-speci�c protection• optimizing stability with the best load securement techniques
Cascades makes handling and shipping easier and cost-effective by:• providing green alternatives to traditional materials• manufacturing sturdy, lighter pallets and handling systems• adapting to particular shipping conditions or products with irregular dimensions
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» Finds solutions to streamline the entire process» Reduces the number and size of packaging components» Integrates protective packaging into the manufacturing process for
increased efficiency» Concentrates protection primarily on the most vulnerable areas» Maximizes shipping capacity by improving stackability and optimizing
load stability» Allows Fold N’ Place® anti-skid angleboards to speed up packing operations» Eco-friendly, repulpable and made from recycled materials
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Recycled content Post-consumer Pre-consumer
Core 35% to 100%* 0%
Facing 72% 28%*Upon request
Technicomb Visual Packing• Concentrates on protecting vulnerable areas• Visual identification makes life easier for everybody• User-friendly and friendly to useComponents: Fold N’ Place honeycomb angleboards
Technicomb Inside-the-Box Packing• Offers high resistance to repeat drops• Provides quick and easy assemblyComponents: Honeycomb-based system and corrugated box
Technicomb In-Line Packing• Becomes an integral part of the assembly line• Increases production efficiency• Heightens product protectionComponents: Honeycomb-based system
Technicomb Oversize Packing• Increases loading capacity• Uses fewer packaging components• Reduces size, weight and time of packaging operationComponents: Honeycomb-based system and corrugated box
RETHINKING INDUsTRIal PaCKaGING THROUGH PERfORmaNCE aND GREEN INNOVaTION
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CASCADES ENVIROPAC
541 Melchers StreetP.O. Box 1620Berthierville (Québec)Canada J0K 1A0T 1 866 836-1799F 450 836-8235
CASCADES ENVIROPAC HPM LLC236 Stevens Street SWGrand Rapids, MI49507 USAT 616 243-4870 F 616 243-7519
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Technicomb Two-in-One Packing• Decreases number of protection components• Reduces time and personnel needed for packaging• Integrates two distribution method protective packaging requirements: traditional distribution and direct shippingComponents: Honeycomb-based system and corrugated box
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» Flexible protective packaging system that eliminates damage during transportation and handling
» Cost-effective, eco-friendly alternative to traditional protective wrapping material
» Reduced number of packaging components» Suitable for irregularly shaped products» Purpose-designed FiberSmart paperboard technology: Anti-abrasive liner option available Cohesive coating option available
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RETHINKING INDUsTRIal PaCKaGING THROUGH PERfORmaNCE aND GREEN INNOVaTIONCascades Specialty Products Group
Industrial Packaging
SALES OFFICE
1061 Parent StreetSt-Bruno (Québec)Canada J3V 6R7T 450 461-8600F 450 461-8685
CASCADES ENVIROPAC
541 Melchers StreetP.O. Box 1620Berthierville (Québec)Canada J0K 1A0T 1 866 836-1799F 450 836-8235
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Business Advantages• Made of recycled material, 100% recyclable • Cascades' commitment to innovation in developing
eco-friendly protective packaging in inventory • Reduced overall operating costs• Reduced number of SKUs needed on inventory• Compatible with automation equipment• Paperboard Waste Recovery – Closed-Loop Recycling
Program availabilityProduct Applications• Automotive Parts • Appliances• Office / Home Furniture (including RTA furniture)• Food & Beverage (fruits and vegetables)• Direct Shipping (courier)
Product protection
Technical Specifications• Roll specifications: Maximum roll width: 48 in. / 122 cm Maximum length: 500 ft. / 152 meters Core diameter: 3 in. / 7,6 cm
Outside diameter: up to 72 in. / 183 cm
Flexicomb is a trademark of Cascades SPG Industrial Packaging, a division of Cascades Canada Inc.
Product Line
Product Code
Strength Level
Technicomb Cell Liner OptionWeight Height Diameter Top Bottom Airlaid Cohesive
Flexicomb Ultra-Flex
FC-Ultra-1 + 18# 26# 3/8" 7/8" Tissue Tissue
FC-Ultra-2 + 18# 26# 3/8" 5/8" Tissue Tissue
FC-Ultra-3 + + 26# 1/4" 1/2" Tissue Tissue
FC-Ultra-4 + + + 18# 26# 3/8" 3/8" Tissue Tissue
Flexicomb Standard-Flex
FC-Std-1 + + 18# 26# 3/8" 5/8" Tissue 13#
FC-Std-2 + + + 26# 1/4" 1/2" Tissue 13#
FC-Std-3 + + + + 18# 26# 3/8" 3/8" Tissue 13#
Flexicomb Firm-Flex
FC-FF-1 + + + 18# 26# 3/8" 5/8" 13# 13#
FC-FF-2 + + + + 26# 1/4" 1/2" 13# 13#
FC-FF-3 + + + + + 18# 26# 3/8" 3/8" 13# 13#
Tissue = Industrial tissue paper Other liner options can be offered
Airlaid CohesiveTissue 13#
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» Eliminates damage during product transportation and handling» Cost-effective partitions for automatic, high-volume packaging systems » Paperboard stiffness provides better performance on the assembly line» Purpose-designed FiberSmart paperboard technology allows barrier performance
against vapor/water, abrasion, slippage and static» Ultrasoft finish protects product labels against scuffing
• Solidsoft » High-compression resistance paperboard for optimal box stacking
• Solidstack» Consistent product performance through rigorous manufacturing processes
and inspections » Wide range of calipers/flute
• Solidboard or Corrugated» Custom-made die-cut design available» Color finish options
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NONABRASIVE RECYCLED PARTITION
ULTRASTRONG RECYCLED PARTITION
Packaging Applications
Solidboard Solidsoft Solidstack Corrugated
Beer
Wine & Liquor
Food
Glass & Ceramic container
Agriculture / Apple
Automotive
Injection Molding Plastic Parts
Metal Stamping Parts
Business Advantages• 100% recycled, 100% recyclable, 100% repulpable • Cascades is committed to innovating and creating eco-friendly
inner-packaging protection • Cascades is fully integrated with more than one hundred converting plants,
paper mills and recovery operations• FSC certified raw material available upon request• Box or container design services adapted to partition specifications• Paperboard Waste Recovery – CLOSED-LOOP SYSTEMTM Recycling Program availability• Over 30 years of producing inner protective packaging
Product Applications
Technical Specifications• Heights: 2.75 in. to 14 in. / 70 to 360 mm*• Lengths: up to 23.5 in. / 597 mm*• Widths: up to 23.5 in. / 597 mm*• Wide range of Solidboard caliper • Corrugated from 125# / 26 ECT singlewall to 275# / 48 ECT doublewall• Option: glued-over partitions, die-cut and color finish*Custom sizes available
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SALES OFFICE
1061 Parent StreetSt-Bruno (Québec)Canada J3V 6R7T 450 461-8600F 450 461-8685
CASCADES ENVIROPAC – AURORAManufacturing Plant2300 Raddant Road, Suite BAurora, Illinois60502 USAT 630-585-1800F 630-585-1900
Customer Service408 Marie-Victorin Street P.O. Box 150Kingsey Falls (Québec)Canada J0A 1B0T 819 363-5220F 819 363-5255
CASCADES ENVIROPAC – ST-CÉSAIRE Manufacturing Plant St-Césaire (Québec)Canada
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» Makes handling and shipping easier and brings down overall cost» Provides cost-effective, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional wood
and plastic pallets» Offers sturdy, light pallets and protection systems» Ensures custom-fit solutions for particular shipping conditions and products
with irregular surfaces and dimensions» Eco-friendly, repulpable and made from recycled materials
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Technicomb Spool Stacking System• Provides die-cut pallets and separators• Increases stackability• Enhances load stability • Eliminates damage to outer layers of productsComponents: Honeycomb-based system
Multiboard Edgewrap• Protects vulnerable edges during loading and transport• Increases stacking strength • Reduces the need for additional packaging material • Printable (1 color)Components: Multiboard-based system
Multiboard Slip Sheet• Non-skid option speeds up loading and unloading operations• 12% to 15% more shipping space compared with standard pallets• 20 times lighter than wooden palletsComponents: Multiboard-based system
Multiboard Tier Sheet• Allows stacking of uncased goods• Increases stackability• Enhances load stabilityComponents: Multiboard-based system
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CASCADES ENVIROPAC
541 Melchers StreetP.O. Box 1620Berthierville (Québec)Canada J0K 1A0T 1 866 836-1799F 450 836-8235
CASCADES ENVIROPAC HPM LLC236 Stevens Street SWGrand Rapids, MI49507 USAT 616 243-4870 F 616 243-7519
CASCADES MULTI-PRO
495 Haggerty StreetDrummondville (Québec)Canada J2C 3G5T 1 800 465-4160F 819 475-4522
cascades.com/ProtectivePackaging
Technicomb Pallet• Protects against the spread of pests (IPPC compliant)• Offers high weight-to-strength ratio (up to 10,000 lbs)• 62% to 80% lighter than wood / plastic palletsComponents: Honeycomb-based system, core-tube and / or corrugated paperboard
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» Eliminates damage during product transportation» Reduces expenses related to reworking and product devaluation,
when used in accordance with Cascades’ cargo planning expertise» Reduces the number of load securement components required» Masters the art of compression to optimize load stability» Adopts cargo-specific types of protection» Provides cargo planning expertise, allowing implementation of the
best load securement techniques and practices» Respects AAR (Association of American Railroads) rules and regulations» Eco-friendly, repulpable and made from recycled materials
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Technicomb Wall Protector• Protects against wall surface irregularities• Reduces chafing and flattening Components: Honeycomb-based system
Dunnage Air Bag• Restricts cargo movements during shipping to reduce damage• Prevents product shifting and absorbs shocks and vibrations• Available in several dimensions• AAR certified Components: Polywoven or paper bag systems
Technicomb Buffer Pad• Provides for better air bag pressure distribution • Enhances air bag performance Components: Honeycomb-based system
Technicomb Void Filler• Is used for bracing and blocking• Offers a high cushioning effect Components: Honeycomb-based system
Technicomb Cradle• Adapts to any large size rolls (up to 60” in diameter) and offers high load bearing capacity• Considerably reduces damage to outer layer of roll in trucking operations• Speeds up loading and unloading Components: Honeycomb-based system
Anti-Skid Mat• Reduces slipping during transportation• Provides excellent surface contact• AAR certified Components: Rubber-based system
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CASCADES ENVIROPAC
541 Melchers StreetP.O. Box 1620Berthierville (Québec)Canada J0K 1A0T 1 866 836-1799F 450 836-8235
CASCADES ENVIROPAC HPM LLC236 Stevens Street SWGrand Rapids, MI49507 USAT 616 243-4870 F 616 243-7519
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Cargo Planning Expertise• Assures the best load securement practices in compliance with AAR requirements• Provides implementation assistance
Cargo Planning Software• Optimizes load planning and use of cargo space• Provides effective type of protection for any given cargo
Technicomb Riser• Staggers paper rolls (poker chip stacking) during shipment• Restricts lateral load movements and related damage• Presents an impressive weight-to-strength ratio• Available in different dimensions and shapes Components: Honeycomb-based system
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RETHINKINGGREENNot only do we rethink product protection to reduce overall costs, but it isalso part of Cascades’ core values to do it in a way that has the least impact on the environment. With Cascades, you are closing the loop.
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Cascades Specialty Products Group
541 Melchers StreetP.O. Box 1620Berthierville (Québec)Canada J0K 1A0T 1 866 836-1799F 450 836-8235
236 Stevens Street SW Grand Rapids, MI49507 USA T 616 243-4870
F 616 243-7519
495 Haggerty StreetDrummondville (Québec)Canada J2C 3G5T 1 800 465-4160F 819 475-4522
SALES OFFICE
1061 Parent StreetSt-Bruno (Québec)Canada J3V 6R7T 450 461-8600F 450 461-8685
cascades.com/ProtectivePackaging
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